Prati area apartments in Rome

The XXII district of Rome is by far one of the wealthiest residential district in the city. Its name derives from the area where the Prata Neronis, Emperor Nero’s fields, were extending. Until 1870 the area constituted a wide green space, starting from the mountainside of Monte Mario down to the Saint Peter’s Basilica. Rome’s fast growth in demography caused the need to expand the urbanized area of its centre, hence the first works of construction and housing in the early years of 1900.

The names of the streets of this district are all dedicated to Roman Empires heroes, leaders and mercenaries along with the names of those politicians who started the Italian Risorgimento movement and made the Unification of the Italian Reign possible, probably to underline the cleavage between the State and the nearby presence of the Vatican institutional sites before the Lateran agreements (see Vatican area description).

The district of Prati is situated on the right bank of the Tiber’s river and englobes the area surrounding the Vatican City, with the wide Piazza del Risorgimento defining its border. The main street of this “rione” is Via Cola di Rienzo, a long and straight commercial road starting at Piazza del Risorgimento leading to the Lungotevere dei Mellini, the right bank of the river that links this area to the Pantheon. The southern street of Via Crescenzio connects Piazza del Risorgimento to the wide and green Piazza Cavour, where the gigantic palace hosting Rome’s Hall of Justice is, at the right side of Saint Angel’s Castle.

Prati highlights

Lying on a complex of green spaces, Piazza Cavour is a good starting point for a shopping walk in the XXII district of Rome, before visiting Vatican City and it’s museums. The square hosts a monument dedicated to the statesman who founded the Risorgimento movement, surrounded by allegories of Italy and Rome, and here is where the Hall of Justice lies. This imposing building is one of the most important palaces constructed in the early years of 1900, after the declaration of Rome as the Capital of Italy.Cavour’s bridge connects this area to the Ara Pacis, the contemporary Museum designed by architect Richard Meier, built to preserve the Augustinian Altar of Peace founded in 13 BC.

The busy streets forming the urban net of Prati are the main attraction of this residential neighborhood: Piazza del Risorgimento, giving access to the Vatican State, is a blaze of lights and colors in the late afternoons during Christmas time: from this point up to Via Giulio Cesare, going through Via Ottaviano, you will find yourself immerse in a world of fashion and elegance surrounded by unique ateliers and trendy boutique. But the wealthy district of Prati offers also an exciting nightlife and plenty of relaxing spots where you can rest and enjoy a drink after a long tour in the centre.

Our Prati apartments

This is by far one of the most elegant areas in Rome; being it surrounded by Vatican City, Trastevere and the centre of Rome on the other side of the Tiber’s river, it is the best place to sojourn if you are willing to enjoy a peaceful stay in a residential area that offers cool and chic shops along with cosy and chilling restaurants and cafés. Few minutes away from the Holy See and very well connected to the centre of Rome by public transportation.

Tips for shopping1. Profondo Rosso, Via dei Gracchi 260. The shop run by the director Dario Argento, the master of Horror movies in the 80’s. Gadgets for collectors from all over the World.2. Mondadori Bookstore, Piazza Cola di Rienzo 81/83. International bookstore, large and with a wide catalogue.3. Storia e Magia, Via Ottaviano 32. Enter a true fairytale in this fascinating shop. Action figures collectors will be amazed.4. Home Sweet Home, Via Catone 12. Anything you need for your home in a unique English style

Interesting places1. Saint Angel Castle and the books market on the Tiber’s bank2. Museo dell’Ara Pacis, on the other side of the river3. Rome’s Hall of Justice in Piazza Cavour4. Piazza del Risorgimento, the square that gives access to the Vatican City5. Via Ottaviano and Cola di Rienzo, the shopping heart of the area

Ideal solution if you travel with your family or with friends, Prati Vatican Apartment is generously spacious and exquisitely arranged, hosting up to 5 persons and boasting an enviable location in the Vatican area of Rome.

Warm, fashionable and - as the name suggests - cosy apartment for 4 persons, located in the heart of Prati, not far from the Vatican Museums and Saint Peter’s Square, but also at a short distance from the historical centre of Rome

An enviable location, a unique choice for your holidays in Rome, Saint Peter’s Apartment in Prati, nearby Vatican City, lodges up to 7 persons in a homelike, retro and functional unit in the centre of Rome.

Ideal solution for leisure or business travelers, Atmosfere White Apartment is conveniently located in one of Rome’s most appealing area, the Prati district surrounding Vatican City. Lodging up to 3 guests, the accommodation will provide a memorable sojourn in the Capital of Italy

Beautifully located in a quiet area on the left bank of the Tiber, the Atmosfere Red apartment offers all the comfort you may need in order to enjoy an unforgettable sojourn in Rome. Few steps away from the Vatican and Saint Peter’s Square, the accommodation lodges up to 4 persons.